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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - DVA

Organization URL(s)

vaconsumer@forum.va.gov
www.va.gov

Other Contact Information

Consumer Affairs Service (075B)
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420

800-827-1000 (Voice - Toll-free, VA Benefits)
202-273-5770 (Voice, Customer Service: Complaints, Comments, Concerns)
202-273-5716 (FAX)
301-427-3000 (BBS)
800-829-4833 (Voice - TDD)

Description

The Veterans Administration was established in 1930 and elevated to cabinet level on March 15, 1989, and is now the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA provides a wide range of veterans' benefits in such areas as health care, education, housing, disability pensions, and life insurance. Through its network of hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, the VA provides a full range of medical, long-term care, and patient support services. Veterans with service-related illnesses or injuries receive priority for VA medical services, and special consideration is also given to veterans who are in financial need, over 65 years old, or holders of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The VA is also involved in medical research and the training of health professionals. Training programs include graduate, undergraduate, and continuing education, a medical library, and assistance for health manpower training institutions. VA benefits are restricted to U.S. military veterans.

Online Resources

After Deployment - Health and Wellness
http://www.afterdeployment.org/topics-health-and-wellness
Center for Women Veterans - FAQs
http://www.va.gov/WOMENVET/25FAQs-March2011-FINAL.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions About PTSD
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/faq-about-ptsd.asp
Frequently Asked Questions: Hepatitis C
http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/patient/faqs/index.asp
Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/
Help Near Home for VA Caregivers
http://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
My HealtheVet
http://www.myhealth.va.gov/
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
http://www1.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCallCenter.asp
National Resource Directory for Members of the Military, Veterans, and Their Families
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
New Services for Family Caregivers of Post-9/11 Veterans
http://www.caregiver.va.gov/support_benefits.asp
Online Application for VA Health Benefits
https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/
Taking Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/cvd/aspirinmen.pdf
Taking Aspirin to Prevent Strokes
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/cvd/aspirinwom.pdf
Tips for Using Condoms and Dental Dams
http://www.hiv.va.gov/patient/sex/condom-tips.asp
VA Agent Orange Helpline
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/herbicide/
Veterans Affairs Facilities Locator
http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp
VHA Office of Telehealth Services
http://www.telehealth.va.gov/

Print Resources

The VA publishes annual reports and booklets describing its benefits and programs, and produces audiovisual materials for medical staff training.